Table 3 Themes and descriptions
Ecosystem | Theme | Summary of theme |
|---|---|---|
Microsystem | A patient-centred approach for clients | A space offering positive social interaction and support for the clients who attend TW |
Mesosystem | Clients are complex | Mobility and function are important to clients as it enables them to participate in the activities of daily living |
Exosystem | Trust | Meaningful relationships of trust were formed between clients of TW and RMIT chiropractic students |
Macrosystem | The cost of being disadvantaged | Pain management and physical mobility remained the primary focus for clients with chronic conditions |
Chronosystem | Looking to the future | The chiropractic service at TW has been available at low or no cost to disadvantaged members of the Collingwood community since 2004. Several clients depend on this care to get through their daily lives with minimal discomfort |